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Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Are there no red lines when it comes to the Middle East? | Letter
Drunk on fossil fuels, militarist bravado and Zionist ideology, the U.S. is once again engaged in all-out, illegal and immoral war. The Biden and Trump administrations’ funding Israel’s genocide in Gaza wasn’t enough for warmongers in Washington, D.C. In just the first two days of attacks on Iran, the U.S. burned through $5.6 billion in […]
Democrats need to move on from ‘TDS’ | Letter
I firmly believe President Trump should come out strongly in favor of breathing, just to see if those Democrats with TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) on the left would stop. The Democrats on the left disagree with everything President Trump does or says. Even a broken clock is correct twice a day. The Democratic Party should […]
Conditions should apply to data centers in Maine | Letter
As a technology worker with a remote job, it would be hypocritical of me to oppose the building of data centers in Maine. However, I recognize the burden these facilities place on our energy infrastructure. Therefore, a modest proposal: Any new data center constructed in Maine must be powered by Maine-generated, sustainable energy. Data center […]
Universal testing can help Maine address HIV and hepatitis C outbreaks | Letter
Maine is experiencing its biggest HIV outbreak in state history. In January 2026, the Bangor Daily News reported that Penobscot County’s HIV outbreak stood at 36 cases. In most of those cases, individuals also tested positive for hepatitis C. Health officials estimate that for every identified case of hepatitis C, there are roughly 12-14 unidentified […]
I’m hoping America is enlightened, and fast | Letter
It’s been a little over two years since my last letter to the editor was published (“Trump epitomizes the worst that America has to offer,” March 16, 2024). At that time, Donald Trump was on his way to becoming the Republican presidential nominee. The first sentence of my 2024 letter: “Should Donald Trump again become […]
We must rebuild confidence in Maine’s public systems | Letter
Infrastructure is not only roads and bridges. It includes the institutional frameworks through which citizens interact with government. When that infrastructure lacks measurable standards, confidence erodes. Across Maine, families navigating high-impact public systems often encounter unpredictability. Timelines extend without transparent benchmarks. Aggregate case duration data is rarely accessible in a consolidated, digestible format. In most […]
Sophie Warren for Maine Senate | Letter
I’m proud to support Sophie Warren for Maine Senate. Sophie has consistently shown that leadership means listening to people, working hard and standing up for the community she serves. In the Legislature, Sophie has been a thoughtful advocate for Maine families, championing practical solutions on issues like food access, energy policy and supporting working people. […]
America has lost its way | Letter
Recent events make it clear that we have lost our way. Our societal values are proven less by what we say and more by how we allocate our money. “Fraud, waste and abuse” in career government pales in comparison to wasteful decision making by politicians, due to a lack of or dishonest public debate of […]
Pressing topics for the dinner table | Letter
Three ideas to spark conversations at the moment. Gil FraserNew Gloucester